Fall Maple Leaves

Posted by Anders on Fri Nov 21, 2003 4:01 pm

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(C) 2003, Anders Landin
Yosemite Valley, CA
Canon 10D EF100-300L/5.6@150mm, ISO 100, f/8, 1/10s

At the recent visit to Yosemite valley with Gary Crabbe et al we spent the midday hours using the soft light from the cloudy conditions to study details in the valley forests.

Any honest critique warmly appreciated. Please hammer on!
Reposts welcome.

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Anders

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by T Williams on Fri Nov 21, 2003 7:26 pm

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Very pleasing composition, and good job on keeping the branch and leaves all in focus. The background seems to compete for attention with the subject; a more blurred background would enhance the branch and leaves.

However, I do like the feel of this one.

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by Tom Whelan on Fri Nov 21, 2003 10:15 pm

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Graceful curve of the branch and framing of the subject leaves. Maybe more focal length would have simplified the background, but I like this as it is.

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by Michael Brown on Fri Nov 21, 2003 11:02 pm

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Excellent comp with this one, although I too feel that the background competes with the branch and leaves.
Wonderful lighting I might add!

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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Nov 21, 2003 11:38 pm

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I like it a lot. A little bluring of the bachground would make it even better.

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by Anders on Fri Nov 21, 2003 11:43 pm

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Thanks for the comments! They are very helpful!
Does this version work better wrt BG/FG separation?

(C) 2003, Anders Landin

I realize that you asked for more blur, but I didn't manage to get a good selection that made a PS blur look natural so instead I've changed the colors;
I darkened the BG generally in curves, I dodged the highlights and I selectively desaturated some reds in the BG.

Does it work better or did I over/under do it?

Thanks for all valuable feedback!!!

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by LindaY on Sun Nov 23, 2003 12:36 am

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Your second version really works for me. I love how the darkened background adds separation and really makes the leaves pop. The curve of the stem is sweet and I love how there is one green leaf and a yellow one. Nicely done!

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